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NYSE:SCL

Stepan - SCL Stock Forecast, Price & News

$99.82
+0.68 (+0.69%)
(As of 03/27/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$99.33
$100.95
50-Day Range
$94.71
$114.48
52-Week Range
$91.64
$116.72
Volume
83,862 shs
Average Volume
85,429 shs
Market Capitalization
$2.23 billion
P/E Ratio
15.67
Dividend Yield
1.46%
Price Target
$133.00

Stepan MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
N/A
0.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
32.4% Upside
$133.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
0.92% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-4.18
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
N/A
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$500,964 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
26.07%
From $5.60 to $7.06 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.50 out of 5 stars

Basic Materials Sector

57th out of 160 stocks

Soap, Detergents, & Cleaning Preparations; Perfumes, & Cosmetics Industry

3rd out of 5 stocks


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About Stepan (NYSE:SCL) Stock

Stepan Co. engages in the manufacture and sale of specialty and intermediate chemicals. It operates through the following segments: Surfactants, Polymers, and Specialty Products. The Surfactants segment offers a range of surfactant chemicals such as anionic, cationic, nonionic, and amphoteric surfactants. The Polymers segment produces polyester polyols and phthalic anhydride. The Specialty Products segment consists of chemicals used in food, flavoring, nutritional supplements, and pharmaceutical applications. The company was founded by Alfred C. Stepan Jr. in 1932 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL.

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SCL Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/16/2023
Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend
3/02/2023
Dividend Payable
3/15/2023
Today
3/27/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
4/25/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Soap, detergents, & cleaning preparations; perfumes, & cosmetics
Sub-Industry
Specialty Chemicals
CUSIP
85858610
Employees
2,453
Year Founded
1932

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$133.00
High Stock Price Forecast
$133.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$133.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+32.8%
Consensus Rating
N/A
Rating Score (0-4)
0.00
Research Coverage
0 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$147.15 million
Pretax Margin
6.80%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.77 billion
Cash Flow
$11.28 per share
Book Value
$52.46 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
20,835,000
Market Cap
$2.23 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.83

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Key Executives

  • Scott R. Behrens
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Luis E. RojoLuis E. Rojo
    Chief Financial Officer & Vice President
  • Jason Scott Keiper
    VP, Chief Technology & Sustainability Officer
  • Joseph Whitney
    Vice President-Information Technology
  • David B. Mattingly
    Chief Compliance Officer













SCL Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stepan's stock price forecast for 2023?

0 analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Stepan's stock. Their SCL share price forecasts range from $133.00 to $133.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $133.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 33.2% from the stock's current price.
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How have SCL shares performed in 2023?

Stepan's stock was trading at $106.46 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, SCL shares have decreased by 6.2% and is now trading at $99.82.
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When is Stepan's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, April 25th 2023.
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How were Stepan's earnings last quarter?

Stepan (NYSE:SCL) issued its earnings results on Thursday, February, 16th. The basic materials company reported $0.59 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.54 by $0.05. The basic materials company earned $627.20 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $628.18 million. Stepan had a net margin of 5.31% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.53%. Stepan's quarterly revenue was up 2.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.97 earnings per share.

How often does Stepan pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Stepan?

Stepan announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 15th. Investors of record on Friday, March 3rd will be given a dividend of $0.365 per share on Wednesday, March 15th. This represents a $1.46 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.46%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 2nd.
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Is Stepan a good dividend stock?

Stepan (NYSE:SCL) pays an annual dividend of $1.46 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.47%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 27 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 22.92%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, SCL will have a dividend payout ratio of 20.68% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What is F. Quinn Stepan Jr.'s approval rating as Stepan's CEO?

49 employees have rated Stepan Chief Executive Officer F. Quinn Stepan Jr. on Glassdoor.com. F. Quinn Stepan Jr. has an approval rating of 59% among the company's employees. This puts F. Quinn Stepan Jr. in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Stepan own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Stepan investors own include AbbVie (ABBV), PepsiCo (PEP), Visa (V), Boeing (BA), CVS Health (CVS), Sherwin-Williams (SHW), Stryker (SYK), Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), A. O. Smith (AOS) and Church & Dwight (CHD).

What is Stepan's stock symbol?

Stepan trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "SCL."

Who are Stepan's major shareholders?

Stepan's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include HighTower Advisors LLC (8.97%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.77%), Morgan Stanley (1.85%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.73%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.23%) and Norges Bank (0.96%). Insiders that own company stock include Arthur W Mergner, Debra Stefaniak, Edward J Wehmer, F Quinn Stepan Jr, Gregory E Lawton, Janet Anne Catlett, Jason Scott Keiper, Luis Rojo, Richard Finn Stepan, Scott R Behrens and Sean Thomas Moriarty.
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How do I buy shares of Stepan?

Shares of SCL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Stepan's stock price today?

One share of SCL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $99.82.

How much money does Stepan make?

Stepan (NYSE:SCL) has a market capitalization of $2.23 billion and generates $2.77 billion in revenue each year. The basic materials company earns $147.15 million in net income (profit) each year or $6.37 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Stepan have?

The company employs 2,453 workers across the globe.

Does Stepan have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Stepan: Nanjing Stepan Jinling Chemical Limited Liability Company, PBC Industria Quimica Ltda., Stepan (India) Private Limited, Stepan (Nanjing) Chemical R&D Co. Ltd.., Stepan Asia Pte. Ltd., Stepan CDMX S. de R.L. de C.V., Stepan Canada Inc., Stepan Chemical (Nanjing) Co. Ltd., Stepan Chemical (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., Stepan Colombia S.A.S., Stepan Deutschland GmbH, Stepan Europe S.A.S., Stepan Holdings Asia Pte. Ltd., Stepan Holdings LLC, Stepan International Trading (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., Stepan Mexico Holdings LLC, Stepan Mexico S.A. de C.V., Stepan Philippines Inc., Stepan Philippines Quaternaries Inc., Stepan Polska Sp. z o.o., Stepan Quimica Ltda., Stepan Specialty Products B.V., Stepan Specialty Products LLC, Stepan Surfactants Holdings LLC, Stepan UK Limited, and Tebras Tensoativos Do Brasil Ltda..
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How can I contact Stepan?

Stepan's mailing address is 22 West Frontage Road, Northfield IL, 60093. The official website for the company is www.stepan.com. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at (847) 446-7500, via email at lrojo@stepan.com, or via fax at 847-501-2100.

This page (NYSE:SCL) was last updated on 3/27/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff